College Credit Stadium Operations Internship Opportunity (2024 Season) - York Revolution (York, PA)
Introduction
Are you looking to work in the professional sports industry? Would you like to get involved in a fun and challenging work environment? If so, then you want to become part of the York Revolution professional minor league baseball front office staff! York Revolution Professional Baseball would like to make that happen for a select group of friendly, courteous, and motivated individuals looking to get a “foot in the door” in the competitive sports and entertainment industry. We will offer flexible hours (though nights and weekends are often required), valuable experience and a work environment that is second to none.
I. Who we are:
The York Revolution is locally owned and operated by High Five Baseball, LLC. High Five Baseball, LLC strives to provide the York County community with affordable family entertainment, not just during the baseball season, but all year round. The PeoplesBank Park complex is a multi-purpose entertainment complex that is open year-round for events such as concerts, trade shows, holiday parties, non-profit fundraisers, youth athletic league championships, and much more!
High Five Baseball is highly respected throughout the professional sports landscape, known to operate with the utmost professionalism, yet still provide a fun work atmosphere. We have a strong track record of promoting from within and many of the key front office and management positions in our organization are held by individuals who started as an intern or entry-level employee.
We are in search of highly competitive, highly motivated individuals who have a clear commitment to a career in sports and entertainment venue marketing and management.
II. The College Credit Internship Program:
The College Credit Internship programs offered by the York Revolution and High Five Baseball are some of the most exceptional and beneficial throughout all of professional sports, providing current undergraduates with an overall learning experience that provides a solid foundation for understanding the business side of professional sports and entertainment.
York Revolution interns will have the unique opportunity to be a part of the operation of a successful sports franchise and see firsthand the execution of promotional events at a beautiful facility before a loyal fan base.
In addition to gaining valuable experience on the business side, York Revolution interns will have the opportunity to gain experience on the events side of the operation. By working home games during the 2024 season, interns will have the opportunity to interact with fans and to apply what they have learned in the office to actual game day situations. There will be a heavy emphasis on customer service and providing a safe, fun, affordable and overall enjoyable experience for all fans.
Currently, the Revolution are seeking a college credit intern for the 2024 season in the following area:
College Credit Stadium Operations Internship
Additional information on specific duties and responsibilities of each of these areas can be found in Section V.
The college credit internship program runs from approximately May 15– August 15 of each year. Start and end times are dependent upon the undergraduate school schedule.
Participants in the York Revolution college credit internship program will be thoroughly trained and given the experience and the opportunity to grow within the High Five Baseball family. The goal of the college credit internship program is to fully prepare the intern for a full-time salaried role within the industry while offering college credits for the undergraduate with the respective college or university approval. Only current undergraduates are eligible for college credit internships.
III. Application and Interview Process:
In order to be considered for an internship position it is required that each candidate submits a resume and cover letter indicating their intent, specific area(s) of interest and available start date.
Candidates may also apply through the web site TeamworkOnline.com, by searching for positions under the York Revolution.
Once an application for an internship position is received, it will be reviewed and we will interview candidates whose credentials, experience, and interests are most equivalent to the available internship positions. All other candidates will be encouraged to re-submit an application the following year for reconsideration.
Once chosen, we will conduct a series of interviews consisting of the following:
- Initial phone interview
- In-person interview with Internship Program Director
- Final in-person interview with the department director of the specific area of internship focus.
All candidates will be responsible for their own travel expenses to and from York, PA for any in-person interviews. The program or department director will contact candidates to schedule in-person interviews.
IV. Internship Details:
Attendance Policy
The York Revolution will strictly enforce an attendance policy for all interns, which applies to College Credit interns for the duration of that internship. College Credit interns will be expected to work all home games (with some exceptions) and hold the same office hours and overall time commitment as full-time salaried employees. In the event the intern shows disregard for this policy, the Revolution reserve the right to terminate the intern’s employment at anytime.
Compensation
Current college undergraduates will be eligible for unpaid internships for college credit. Only current undergraduates will be eligible for college credit internships.
All employees and interns, including College Credit interns, of the York Revolution will be eligible for compensation for working select non-Revolution events at PeoplesBank Park.
Housing
The York Revolution does not provide housing, though we will assist in any way possible an intern in need of a place to live and/or roommates.
Meals
On game days, The York Revolution will provide one meal to all staff including interns who are here working the entire business day and are staying on through the game.
Evaluations
Once a month interns will have one on one time with the heads of the department they have been working in to assess their strengths and weaknesses. In addition, more periodic informal evaluations will be made throughout the course of the internship with the Program Director.
In order to help maintain a quality internship program, we have a formal exit interview and evaluation process as well. Through this process, we can determine if our interns who are leaving have had an exceptional experience. It is also an opportunity for us to gain valuable feedback that can be incorporated into future program planning. At the conclusion of an internship, every intern will be expected to participate in the formal exit interview process. The exit interview will consist of an open discussion as well a written evaluation.
V. College Credit Internship Departmental Duties and Responsibilities:
Stadium Operations (Approximate Start Date June 15, 2024)
- Assisting with tarp when needed due to inclement weather;
- General upkeep of stadium on an as needed basis including hanging outfield billboards, cleaning suites and other catered group areas and other duties as assigned;
- Game day setup of Kids Playground, catered group areas, concourse tables and all other duties as assigned;
- Stuff game day “playbills” with collateral material
- Take over the duties of ticket takers, ushers, Playground attendants, and on-field promotions as needed;
- Planning, set up and supervision of non-traditional events;
- Assist with other general office requirements as needed.
Stadium operations interns will also conduct routine maintenance and repairs to the facility. Facility maintenance experience is preferred but not required, as is a common sense knowledge of mechanical skills.
Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with the York Revolution. High Five Baseball, LLC are equal opportunity employers.
